Head Chef

Job Introduction

Head Chef

Location: Bradford, BD4 6SE

Contract: Permanent/37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 06:00-14:30

Sodexo are looking for a talented HeadChef to join our team in Bradford. This is a fantasticopportunity for a motivated culinary professional to lead our kitchenoperations, inspire the team, and deliver an exceptional dining experience.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will:

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth, efficient workflows.
Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards.
Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest quality, with strict attention to portion control, presentation, and allergen compliance.
Monitor stock levels, control costs, and minimise waste.
Uphold and enforce food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards at all times.
Support the Catering & Events Manager in achieving financial and service delivery targets.
To ensure that all statutory regulations and company policy are adhered to.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

Professional culinary training (City & Guilds Level 3/NVQ equivalent desirable).
Food Safety Level 3 and strong knowledge of HACCP and allergen management.
Experience leading a team in a high-paced kitchen environment.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire and mentor others.
Stamina and resilience to thrive in a demanding service environment.

What We Offer

A dynamic role in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Opportunities for personal development and career progression.
A chance to be part of a motivated and professional team, committed to excellence in catering and hospitality.

If you are passionate about food, thrive underpressure, and have the leadership skills to take charge of a busy kitchen, we’dlove to hear from you.

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Salary	£14 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency	Hourly
Job Reference	SDX/TP/2240324/147960
Contract Type	Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date	30 September, 2025
Job Category	Chefs
Business Unit	UK Corporate Services - Frontline
Location	Bradford , United Kingdom
No. of positions	1
Posted on	16 September, 2025

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